- present participle of downplay.
downplaying
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Ismail Fahmi, founder of data analytics company Media Kernels Indonesia, analysed about 29,000 social media posts between July and August and uncovered a campaign that amplified threats of looting and unrest, while downplaying protesters' demands.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The Treasury is downplaying the idea that Number 10 North could become in effect a rival department.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Gardner makes his job look easy, but he says his understudies accused him of downplaying just how challenging it can be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
However, he warned that the telecommunications industry is still downplaying the risk from satellite competitors, which in his view is a mistake.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
He keeps his face neutral, downplaying his feelings for my benefit.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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